Regional Medical Science Director (Northeast)

Summit Therapeutics

7d•$200,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Regional Medical Science Director (also referred to as MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who strategically supports the scientific and business objectives of cancer therapeutic areas across the product life cycle. MSLs are Summit Therapeutics’ primary communicators of its science to healthcare professionals in a specific geography and serve as field scientific experts on immuno-oncology and treatment options in this therapeutic area. They combine business acumen, clinical expertise, and market awareness, and act as a conduit of information to cross-functional internal customers. Depending on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, teams may also focus on clinical development and pipeline support. This role supports New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The position requires travel up to 75% of the time. Summit Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and addressing serious unmet medical needs. Its clinical portfolio includes global Phase 3 studies in non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Ivonescimab is investigational and is not approved by regulatory authorities other than China’s National Medical Products Administration.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in health sciences from an accredited university (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent); significant clinical and/or industry experience in oncology and cancer therapeutics may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
At least 5 years of solid tumor cancer experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
Meet healthcare industry representative credentialing requirements for access to facilities and organizations in the assigned territory; these may include background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization or vaccination.
Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
Strong computer and database skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multitask effectively and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents.
Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Solid tumor experience in gastrointestinal, bladder, or renal cell tumors is preferred.
At least 5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry-related experience, or equivalent, is preferred.
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience within a relevant scientific discipline is preferred.
Proficiency with the standard Microsoft Office suite, such as Word and Excel.
Experience using electronic document management systems and document review tools.
Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex scientific concepts and data.
Ability to build credible relationships with prominent healthcare professionals.
Ability to independently translate corporate needs into action plans that achieve objectives.
Self-motivation to achieve and exceed goals.
Problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain high-impact territory plans, including healthcare professional and investigator engagement plans, aligned with therapeutic-area medical and scientific objectives and focused on quality.
Support clinical development and research initiatives at the request of R&D, including site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and engaging experts to generate scientific data, including investigator-sponsored trials.
Identify, gain access to, and develop professional, customer-centric relationships with external experts in immuno-oncology within the assigned geography.
Educate healthcare providers and researchers about disease states, the therapeutic landscape, and Summit Therapeutics products across the product life cycle.
Participate in and monitor relevant scientific meetings in the territory and provide insights to Summit.
Maintain ongoing education about market issues and trends, product knowledge, and new therapeutic areas of interest relevant to business responsibilities, while building awareness and relationships for Summit in the medical community.
Participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and country-driven medical affairs activities such as advisory boards, masterclasses, and roundtables.
Build, maintain, and collaborate on cross-functional partnerships, as appropriate, to develop and execute account plans supporting shared scientific or business objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.